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AB101 Passed to Implement Ethnic Studies in Graduation Requirements

Harrison Chang, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

In 2021 the California State Legislature passed AB101 which makes an ethnic studies course a graduation requirement by 2030.. The bill was supported by Governor Gavin Newsom and authored by Assemblymember...

Teacher and Student Engagement

Joseph Long, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

We’ve all been there before, backs hurting sitting in these chairs, you want the class to end but the clock seems to be moving in slow motion, all you wanna do is go home and sleep. Schools are known...

Point of Sale (POS) Machines

Sean Lee, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

If you have gotten lunch from the school in the past month or so, you may have noticed that the lines were longer. It may have seemed confusing why the lines were moving so slow, until you got to the front...

The Immigration Hypocrisy: It’s Not About Safety, Crime, and the Economy

Keiko Rakin, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2024

In the United States, immigration has always been a divisive topic, deeply entangled with the country's identity. For some, immigrants symbolize opportunity and growth, but for others, they’re scapegoats...

Balancing Gun Rights With Responsibility

Cynthia Chae, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

As the debate over gun control continues to go on in America, some advocate for a subtle approach. Rather than stigmatizing gun ownership, we should focus on responsible access to guns and ensuring they...

Vaping Epidemic Remains Massive School Issue

Harrison Chang, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Across the United States, schools are grappling with a catastrophic epidemic of vaping, an extremely addictive and dangerous activity that will lead young people into a downward spiral of addiction, and...

California Legacy ban Is Not What it Seems

Cynthia Chae, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

California’s recent decision to prohibit legacy admissions at public universities has been widely condemned as a step toward equality in higher education. However, calling it a “ban” is somewhat...

Lack of School Spirit

Sean Lee, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

With the fall sports season coming to an end, it has become increasingly apparent that the Moors are struggling when it comes to sports. Many factors may play into this including poor coaching and outdated...

Tardy Sweeps

Joseph Long, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

During the rules assembly earlier this school year, it was announced that a new tardy sweep policy would be implemented. However, this is not the best approach to the growing problem of absenteeism in...

SB252 Needs to Be Reconsidered

Keiko Rakin, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

California’s state legislature recently faced a critical development with SB252, a bill that proposed a divestment of the state’s public pension funds—CalPERS and CalSTRS—to divest from fossil...

Reinstating Standardized Testing Requirements in College Admissions Is a Bad Idea

Harrison Chang, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

During the Covid-19 pandemic, several colleges removed SAT and ACT requirements, putting more of an emphasis on academic scores and extracurricular activities. While some colleges have continued with test-optional...

Rent Control Needed in Alhambra

Nicole Jian, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2024

To the dismay of many students, Big T is permanently closing on Sept. 30 due to the property’s landlord increasing rent by nearly 17% next year. The store has been the go-to hangout place after school...

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